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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-01-25, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1995. PAGE 15. Brussels Livestock report S-Bar Farms heifer hits $106 arm Auburn dairy breeders make mark in industry Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Jan. 20 were: fed cattle, 842; cows, 347; veal calves, 247; sheep and goats, light run; stockers, 721; and pigs, light run. The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers and heifers selling on a barely steady trade. The D1 and D2 cows sold $1 - $2 higher with the canner and cutters selling steady. Veal sold on a steady trade with heavier Holstein selling $2 - $3 lower. Friday saw stockers sold actively with stronger prices. There were 564 steers on offer selling from $96 to $100 to the high of $105.50. Six steers consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter, averaging 1,275 lbs. sold for an average of $101.79. Thirty- three steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,516 lbs. sold for an average of $98 with sales to $105. Thirty-one steers consigned by Murray Forbes Farms Ltd., Clinton, averaging 1,404 lbs. sold for an average of $97.19 with sales to $105. Two steers consigned by Doug Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1,320 lbs. sold for an average of $101.19 with sales to $104.50. Thirteen steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,369 lbs. sold for an average of $95.12 with sales to $104. Seven steers consigned by Oscar Bloch, Elmira, averaging 1,459 lbs. sold for an average of $99.42 with sales to $103. Ten steers consigned by Alton O'Neil, Lucan, averaging 1,484 lbs. sold for an average of $97.45 with sales to $102.75. Nineteen steers consigned by K & L Bray Farms, Ethel, averaging Ontario's dairy farmers are on a road to change as the result of the new international trade deal reached last year, says John Core, chairman of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board. "Now is our opportunity to make decisions that will shape our industry in the way that will be best for both producers and processors given the new rules." In his address to the more than 700 people attending the board's 29th annual meeting, Mr. Core said that the industry is already working to respond to the long-term direction in trade rules. "The message from the GATT deal was clear, governments around the world, including Canada, intended trade barriers to come down and those tariffs would be lowered or eliminated in future negotiations," he said. "Those of us operating within supply manage- ment programs really have been set on the road toward an open market relationship with the U.S. and other dairy trading partners around the world." "We are on the road, whether we like it or not," Mr. Core said. "The only real questions are how many turns will there be in the road, are there any caution or stop signs ahead, and how long will it take Farm women from across Ontario will gather in London on March 24 and 26, 1995, to attend the annual meeting and conference of the Ontario Farm Women's Network (OFWN). "Building on Strengths Within" is the theme of the conference, which is being organized by Middlesex Women for the Support of Agricul- ture for OFWN. The focus will be on the strengths of farm women - strengths within themselves, within 1,278 lbs. sold for an average of $95.02 with sales to $102.50. Thirty-seven steers consigned by Mac Willits, Wingham, averaging 1,349 lbs. sold for an average of $98.11 with sales to $102. One steer consigned by David Wilson, Walkerton, weighing 1,445 lbs. sold for $101.75. There were 255 heifers on offer selling from $96 to $100 to the high of $106. Four heifers consigned by S-Bar Farms, Hanover, averaging 1,335 lbs. sold for an average of $97.68 with sales to $106. Three heifers consigned by Robert Pentland, Goderich, averaging 1,163 lbs. sold for an average of $97.87 with sales to $105.50. Three heifers consigned by George Roney, Staffa, averaging 1,352 lbs. sold for an average of $99.57 with sales to $103. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,204 lbs. sold for an average of $96.36 with sales to $103. One heifer consigned by Geo Pearson, Ethel, weighing 915 lbs. sold for $102.25. Twenty-seven heifers consigned by Wayne O'Brien, Centralia, averaging 1,359 lbs. sold for an average of $91.73 with sales to $102.25. Six heifers consigned by Ron Jackson, Stratford, averaging 1,108 lbs. sold for an average of $99.47 with sales to $100.50. Seven heifers consigned by Wallace Lewis, Holstein, averaging 990 lbs. sold for an average of $99.15 with sales to $100. Six heifers consigned by Jim Kraemer, Walkerton, averaging 1,163 lbs. sold for an average of $97.90 with sales to $99. governments to reach their destination?" He summarized the many changes that Canada's dairy industry has made in the last two decades as it continuously respond- ed to national and international market forces. "The changes have begun or have never stopped depending on how you look at it." "We are at a critical point in our decision making at the national level. I continue to believe that all provinces should agree to the price classification and pooling of returns proposal being discussed at the national level," Mr. Core said. He added that the industry must be in a position by Aug. 1, to be able to pool industrial milk returns with as many provinces as possible to price special milk classes competitively. In addition to the changes in the industry's approach and structure, Mr. Core said individual action by farmers will also play a vital role. "We must continue to emphasize increased productivity on our farms. We will need to even further raise our quality standards so that Canadian produced dairy products will have a firm place in the mind of consumers as their first choice." Mr. Core described the rising rhetoric being heard from the U.S. about free access to the Canadian their families, their communities, and within the province. The program includes workshops on: Programs and Opportunities, Marketing Social Change, Fear on the Farm, and Balancing Life as a Volunteer. There will be speakers on family relationships and personal growth as well as a panel discussion with farm women who arc in leadership positions. The Great Ideas Showcase will There were 347 cows on offer selling from $45 to $65 to the high of $86. Three cows consigned by Charlie Culbert, Goderich, averag- ing 977 lbs. sold for an average of $71.31 with sales to $86. Eight cows consigned by A.J.K. Waechter Farms, Walkerton, averaging 1,042 lbs. sold for an average of $62.88 with sales to $79. Six cows consigned by Les Broad, Cargill, averaging 1,056 lbs. sold for an average of $60.06 with sales to $77.50. There were 247 veal on offer selling Holstein $85 to $100; Beef $100 to $118. Four veal consigned by Dave Elphick, Lucknow, averaging 665 lbs. sold for an average of $106.21 with sales to $118. Twenty veal consigned by Jack Flanagan, Dublin, averaging 709 lbs. sold for an average of $104.50 with sales to $115. Five veal consigned by David Holliday, Mount Forest, averaging 637 lbs. sold for an average of $98.37 with sales to $112. Lambs, 50 - 79 lbs. sold $132 to $177.50; 80 lbs. and over, $108 to $124. Sheep sold $55 to $81. Goats sold $50 to $124. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs. sold $110.50 to $133; 500 - 599 lbs., $97 to $131; 600 - 699 lbs., $103.50 to $132; 700 - 799 lbs., $100 to $115.50; and 800 lbs. and over, $86.75 to $112.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $92 to $129; 400 - 499 lbs., $94 to $127; 500 - 599 lbs., $90 to $124; 600 - 699 lbs., $86.50 to $113.50; and 800 lbs. and over, $88.75 to S103.25. market. The American government would like to be able to dump surplus U.S. dairy products in Canada while continuing to keep their market closed to any significant increase in imports. "In the face of these American demands, Canada must stand up and be counted. No deals, no give- ins, no trade-offs, no backing down from the U.S.," he said. "We negotiated rights both under the GATT and NAFTA Agreements, we always knew we'd have to fight to defend them, now's the time! We need a period of predictability and stability between now and 2001 or we have no time to adapt and adjust." "Our federal government must vigorously defend our tariffs and live up to their promise of gradual change. Anything less will be unacceptable. We must not and will not let them trade us off for some other commodity or industry," Mr. Core said. "The road may be unsure but our destination is clear, we want to continue to provide leadership and excellence as a dairy producer organization in the production, transportation, and marketing of milk in service to the milk producers, processors and consumers of Ontario." allow participants to see and emulate local initiatives from across Ontario. The objective of the program is to give a renewed sense of energy and self-esteem to Ontario Farm Women. For further information, a conference brochure or to register, contact Connie Bontje, Conference Co-Chair, RR 2, Thorndale, Ontario, NOM 2P0. Fred and Jack Armstrong of Auburn arc quickly becoming record-breakers in the Jersey indus- try. Two of the Armstrongs' animals, one the protein and milk champion and the other, the sire of a top milk producer, have been involved in broken production records in recent weeks. Huronia General Carrie 26Y was born and bred by the Armstrongs and sired by their own Huronia Justin General. In the junior four-year-old class, Carrie surpassed the old milk yield record, set in 1985, by 1,130 kgs., reaching 11,517 kgs. Her protein yield was also 37 kgs. above the previous mark. Carrie broke two all-time records (over 25,350 lbs of milk) with numbers of 4-3 305 11,517 kgs. of milk, 365 kgs. fat, 414 kgs. protein and BCAs of (339M-199F-321P). By John Bancroft Swine Advisor for Huron County Ensuring human and animal safety through the responsible use of livestock medicines is important to veal producers, to other sectors of the animal agri-food industry and ultimately to consumers. Recognizing the importance of this issue, a Livestock Medicines Course for Veal Producers is being offered at the Stratford OMAFRA office on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The main objectives of the program are to use medicines with due regard for the safety of humans and animals, to prevent illegal residues in food derived from animals and to protect the quality of medicines. Some of the subject areas are: * livestock medicines - residues and responsibilities * label interpretation * calculating dosages and withdrawal times * extra-label drug use Martin Stuart and family of Stu- arthill Jersey Farm near Princeton, own Carrie. The Armstrongs' bull, Huronia Imperial Glaze, sired MNJ Glaze Ruby, another record-breaker. Ruby, a senior two-year-old, calved for the second time at 2-10, in November of 1993, producing 9,053 kgs. of milk, 321 kgs. butter- fat and 297 kgs. protein for BCAs of (304-200-263). These numbers topped the old milk record by 61 kgs. Ruby is classified VG 87 per cent and has indices of +17 milk, +5 milk, + 10 protein and +7 for the final class with and LPI of +814, putting her in the elite cow level. The breeding of Ruby was over- seen by John Brand Jr. and Judy Brand of Clinton and the lactation record was set on the farm of Albert and Gordon Taylor of the Cambridge area. * injection guidelines * vaccination strategies * preventing antibiotic residues * purchase, transportation, stor- age, inventory and disposal The course is not a short course in veterinary medicine; however, it is recognized that owners do treat their own animals. The course does not describe or diagnose disease conditions, describe specific treatments, or recommend specific products. Each course participant receives a manual that uses "plain language" and is presented in an easy-to-read manner. It provides technical information encouraging the safe and effective handling and use of livestock medicines. Registration is required by sending a cheque (payable to the Minister of Finance) for $35 per person to Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 413 Hibernia St., Stratford, Ontario NSA 5W2. For further information, contact Trevor Black at 1-800-265-7896. OMMB adapts to GATT deal Farm Women's conference set OMAFRA hosts course for veal producers Coming event. Inform The Citizen BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows THURSDAYS 9:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461